Reports suggest that Chicago has engaged in discussions with advocates supporting undocumented immigrants from St. Louis, Missouri, regarding a potential agreement to relocate thousands of border crossers from Chicago to St. Louis.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones (D) recently established the “Office of New Americans” in her city with the aim of assisting undocumented immigrants in settling along the Mississippi River. Several advocacy groups in St. Louis are now urging Chicago officials to explore this possibility, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
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The nonprofit International Institute of St. Louis is among the organizations suggesting that Chicago’s city hall consider transferring undocumented immigrants to Missouri. Karlos Ramirez, the Vice President of Latino Outreach for the International Institute, sees this as an opportunity for a mutually beneficial relationship between the two cities. He mentioned that unions and private funding could cover expenses related to housing, providing cell phones, and assisting with employment for the newcomers in the St. Louis area.
While Chicago authorities have not yet commented on these plans, the city is grappling with a crisis, with over 18,000 undocumented immigrants having recently arrived.
Activists in St. Louis are enthusiastic about this proposal. Jerry Schlichter, an attorney who has previously facilitated the settlement of Afghans and Bosnians in St. Louis, argues that the city is in need of additional workers. He believes that immigrants and their descendants are crucial for growth and diversity, which would benefit the city as a whole.
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It’s worth noting that St. Louis, like many other large, traditionally Democratic U.S. cities, has been experiencing population decline due to high taxes, increasing crime rates, and job losses. The Census Bureau reported a loss of over 11,000 residents in the St. Louis region of Missouri between 2021 and 2022.
Karlos Ramirez emphasizes that they are specifically interested in undocumented migrants who initiated their asylum claims in their home countries under a specific program initiated by the Biden administration.
Ramirez’s organization hopes to begin with a small group of 12 undocumented immigrants, while Schlichter is looking to accommodate around 500 individuals. However, St. Louis officials have not initiated any concrete plans, and there have been no direct communications with Chicago officials.
The city of St. Louis may be cautious about overwhelming its resources, fearing a situation similar to cities in New York, California, Massachusetts, Colorado, and Illinois, where an influx of undocumented immigrants seeking shelter, food, clothing, and healthcare has strained available resources.
